If you’re in my same boat, crafty DIY site WhipUp.net has a cool solution.

The inaugural issue of the Action Pack Mini-Mag is all about paper and beeswax, with instructions for making origami boats (dipped in beeswax so they really float), beeswax candles and lip balm with printable labels, plus how-to steps for drawing bees, and some kid-friendly recipes using honey. Of course, some activities will require a little adult supervision, but for the most part this is cool stuff that kids over six can do themselves.

Download the 22-page PDF and print it out — or better yet, be green and read it directly from your laptop or iPad. It’s not free, but for me $5 is a small price to pay for a few buzzworthy projects to curb the boredom. -Julie